Unity Advisors

Danielle McCormick became a sister at Psi chapter in Fall 2013. She is a proud PM/APM to 22 lovely Lambda Ladies. Her passion lies in orientation and recruitment; holding various roles over the 10+ years as a sister. She is also a proud Lifetime member. She finds connecting with others through an empathetic lens improves understanding and communication. There’s no issue bigger than what connects us all, through our roots. Her professional background focuses on clinical and therapeutic work. As a Southern gal, she is truly a people’s person, and loves to embrace other’s life stories. She understands resilience as a shield, and has been on both sides of the mountain. “ I believe in our sisterhood which unites us all. I look forward to working with you through ULR!”.

Jazymne Mendez became a sister in Fall 2016 through the Epsilon Omega Chapter at the University of Memphis. She has served in various leadership roles, including President, Vice President, and Chapter Orientation Advisor. Additionally, she was active in multiple committees, such as Community Service, Academic Chair, Social Media and through the LLEAD program.

As an alumna, she served three terms as the Area Orientation Coordinator for the Tennessee Area One Area Board. She has overseen six Orientation lines.

Professionally, she works as a Family Intervention Specialist for Youth Villages, a national mental and behavioral health company based in Memphis supporting families and at-risk youth.

Olivia Andrade became a member in Spring 2016 at the Epsilon Sigma chapter (UCI). With over three years of area leadership experience in various roles such as AC, AAC, and AOC, she has established a strong track record of fostering collaboration and driving initiatives within her area.

She has successfully led six orientation classes. Her dedication to expansion efforts is evident through her three years of service on the expansion committee, along with one year as an expansion representative. Additionally, she has experience on the National Orientation Committee, Judicial Committee, and as the Risk Management Committee’s chair.

Currently, Olivia serves as the Regional Administrative Supervisor, where she continues to support and guide the Southwest Region. Professionally, she possesses a strong educational background as an elementary school educator specializing in math intervention, in conjunction with her current role as a federal background investigator. This diverse experience equips her with valuable insights and skills that foster positive change and development.

Teresa Ramos is a Founding Sister from Rho Chapter-Rutgers located at University Camden and pledged Fall 1993. Teresa is experienced at the undergraduate and graduate level. She has served on the following National Committees: Alumnae Affairs, Judicial, Risk Management, Undergraduate Affairs; and the Health and Wellness Task Force. She looks forward to providing you support and guidance through challenging situations that sometimes feel overwhelming. Taking the step to seek support is a brave one that comes from a position of strength. Her goal is to help guide you towards outcomes that will work for you. We cannot change the past, but by gaining a better understanding of your struggles, we can work together to resolve challenges and work towards creating solutions to current obstacles.

Rosayris Suriel Cruz became a member in Spring of 2021 through Alpha Chapter at Kean University.

As a Care Manager(CMO) in Middlesex County, New Jersey, she excels in providing compassionate healthcare solutions while leveraging her expertise in recruitment, retention, and conflict mediation to create collaborative and harmonious environments. In 2023, she served as the ARRC for the NJA2 board and as the line admin for Alpha Chapter and was able to demonstrate her leadership and mentorship abilities. As a proud member of Lambda Theta Alpha, she remains dedicated to fostering community engagement, professional excellence, and meaningful connections based on our principles of Unity, Love and Respect.

Cat Reyes became a sister in Spring 2011 at Phi Chapter at Rutgers University- Newark. She is a skilled communicator with a deep background in fostering collaboration and resolving disputes. She has built a strong foundation in mediation through experiences in high school, college, and her professional life. Additionally, she participated in a program that paired individuals with both mental and physical disabilities with ‘buddies’ to assist in social transitions and foster relationships across various groups of individuals. This experience demonstrates her dedication to assisting others in overcoming conflicts and nurturing strong, positive relationships.

In her last job, she became the go-to person for colleagues seeking personal guidance and support. This often involved impromptu conflict resolution, even though it wasn’t part of her official duties, further sharpening her mediation skills. Her ability to handle peer-to-peer grievances in these informal settings allowed her to develop a nuanced approach to communication and conflict resolution.

She has served on the National Judicial Committee and is currently serving on the National Risk Management Committee. Professionally, she works as a Computer Forensic Specialist for her local Sheriff's Office in Florida, combining her technical skills with her passion for helping others and navigating complex situations. Her experiences have strengthened her ability to effectively facilitate understanding and resolve conflicts in both personal and professional spheres.

Yessenia Flores-Hart became a member in Spring 2022 at the Alpha Epsilon Alumnae Chapter of New York. She currently serves as the Chapter Treasurer. She thrives on fostering connections and creating meaningful experiences for others. Beyond the chapter level, she has had the honor of contributing to committees such as the National Expansion Committee and the National Alumnae Affairs Committee.

Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration at Stony Brook University, where she also earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. As the Director of Administration and Operations for Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government, she oversees administrative processes, manage teams, and support over 400 clubs and organizations. She's also gained valuable experience in working in many different offices in Higher Education. These include but not limited Visa and Immigration Services, New Student Programs, Commuter Services. Financial Aid and Academic Transfer and Advising Services all which have helped her develop a strong understanding of student needs and institutional systems. Yessenia is very excited to work with you all and provide a brighter future within our Sisterhood!

Michea Dobson became a sister through Alpha Delta Alumnae Chapter in Fall 2013. She has served as PM and APM to seven lines in Lambda Theta Alpha. She obtained her Masters in School Counseling in 2011 and has worked with elementary through high school students in her career. She currently leads a peer mediation program with her elementary students and spends most of her days problem solving conflict or disagreements among her students.

In LTA, she is passionate about Orientation and its process of bringing Lambda Ladies into the organization. She has worked as Chapter Orientation Advisor, Alumnae Engagement Officer, Area Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Regional Orientation Supervisor, and served on countless chapter and national committees (Hazing prevention, Expansion, Orientation, Sister Relations). As of 2024 she is a proud Lifetime Active Member! Serving as a Unity Advisor fits well into her career and everyday life with the goal of assisting sisters in finding their own peace and joy within their chapters and areas.

al-Nisa became a sister at Zeta Chapter, Stockton University, in Fall 1998 and is chartering sister of Alpha Alpha Gamma Alumnae Chapter in South Jersey. During her Undergraduate time, she held every Chapter board position and served as APM for Spring 2001 (Connie Armhold (Oritz).

After graduation she remained active by serving in various leadership positions including Fall 2003 Area Orientation, then Supervisor, National Identity and Traditions Special Committee, Chair of the New Member Experience subcommittee, National Orientation Committee, National Judicial Committee, Assistant to the Director of Recruitment and Retention, overseeing the Promesa program. Her most recent position has been Northeast Regional Administrative Supervisor for the 2024-2025 term.

al-Nisa is a dedicated Commercial Claims Adjuster specializing in bodily injury claims, where she investigates motor vehicle accidents, assesses medical records, evaluates injury values, and negotiates settlements with clients and attorneys. Her role has honed her exceptional listening and communication skills. Drawing on her experience as a peer mediator and a member of Stockton University’s Campus Hearing Board, al-Nisa is passionate about helping sisters resolve conflicts, foster open communication, and reach resolutions that enable their chapters to operate professionally and harmoniously.

Paola became a sister in Spring 2014 through Gamma Lambda Chapter (California State University, Fullerton). As an undergraduate she served in various roles, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and orientation coordinator.

As an alumna she is currently serving as the alumna chapter advisor for Gamma Lambda Chapter.

Professionally, Paola is a Dependency attorney in Los Angeles, representing children in neglect and abuse cases in the foster care system. In her advocacy Paola works tirelessly to balance the request for family resources and the child’s voice in a courtroom. In every case Paola works zealously in hopes of completely reunifying the child with their parent(s), especially in a system where Black, Brown, and Native American people are overly represented. Often times this form of litigation involves ensuring families are seen with compassion when facing issues such as substance abuse, domestic violence, poverty, etc.

Paola’s experience in high conflict environments offers a space where members can transparently discuss their grievances with one another in hopes of finding middle ground. Paola hopes to foster an environment where all members feel heard and seen.